South Asian Meteorological Association (SAMA)

History of SAMA

South Asian Meteorological Association (SAMA) established on 3rd August 2020, is a Non-Profit International Scientific Society to serve as an active platform for Sharing Knowledge of Weather & Climate and related sciences among the professionals and the public.

Each of the member countries, and their official meteorological communities, are engaged in their own way to monitor, understand and forecast the weather phenomena of concern to serve their populace.However, it is known that, the weather does not respect any political boundaries. Comprehensive understanding of weather requires wider collaboration and exchange of information. While this is happening at an official level, the need was felt to set up an open and informal platform for exchange of knowledge and information about weather phenomena and processes among various stakeholders and towards achieving improvements in understanding and forecasting the weather of the region at different scales.It is with this wider objective; SAMA was established after widespread discussions and consultations.Over the last three years, with participation from active members from different countries, SAMA has gained acceptance and has made good progress through a variety of important activities through Meetings, Seminars, Training Courses in Online and Offline modes. It now has nearly 438 Members across 9 countries involved. The members are increasing day-by-day.

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Events

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2025

National Meteorological Olympiad Award Ceremony

13-14th January, 2025.

Launch of SAMA- Nepal Chapter

08th January, 2025.

2024

Valedictory Ceremony of Online Lecture Series on Radar Meteorology

23rd November, 2024.

Inauguration Ceremony of Online Lecture Series on Radar Meteorology

25 May, 2024.

Long Range Forecast for the 2024 Southwest Monsoon Season Rainfall and its application on South Asian Agriculture jointly organized by South Asian Forum for Agricultural Meteorology (SAFOAM) and SAMA

18 May, 2024.

Webinar on Heatwave Early Warning and Heat Action Plans in South Asia jointly presented by SAMA and SAHHIN

09 May, 2024.

4th Foundation Day Celebration

03 August, 2023.

5th General Body Meeting hosted by SAMA

25 April, 2024.

Valedictory Function of Online Lecture Series on Satellite Meteorology

13 April, 2024.

World Meteorological Day Celebration

23 March, 2024.

2023

Inaugural Day of Weekly Online Lecture Series on Satellite Meteorology jointly organized by SAMA and BIT Mesra

02 September, 2023.

Webinar on "Climate Change as an unconventional National security Threat" by Dr. SN Mishra on 15th July 2023

19 June, 2023.

Valedictory function of the 1st weekly online lecture series on "Atmospheric Physics"

19 June, 2023.

2nd meeting of the members of Advisory Panel of Lecture Series (APLS) on "Atmospheric Dynamics"

17 June, 2023.

2nd SAMA Student Member Virtual Interaction Session with SAMA Life members and SAMA ECT Members.

3 June, 2023.

2nd SAMA- SAFOAM Joint Workshop on "Long Range Forecast for the 2023 Southwest Monsoon Season Rainfall and its application on South Asian Agriculture"

13 MAY, 2023.

2nd General Body Meeting of SAMA-India Chapter

7th May, 2023.

WRF Model Training of 3 weeks conducted in collaboration with C-DAC↗

3-20 April, 2023.

4th General Body Meeting

2 April, 2023.

2nd Executive Council Meeting of SAMA

3 March, 2023.

1st General Body Meeting of India Chapter

24 February, 2023

1st Hybrid Meeting of the Mountain Meteorology committee of SAMA held at DHM, Kathmandu, Nepal

23 February, 2023

13 lectures of the weekly online lecture series on Atmospheric Physics completed jointly with SAMA & SRM IST↗

7, 14, 21, 28 January, 4, 11, 18, 25 February, 6, 11,18, 25 March, and 1 April, 2023

Bank account of SAMA created
The details are:
Bank name: State Bank of India (SBI),
Branch: BIT Mesra, Ranchi
Account Name: South Asian Meteorological Association
Current A/C No: 41620521615
IFSC Code: SBIN0018056

27 January, 2023

Inauguration of the 1st lecture of the SAMA - SRMIST↗ lecture series

7 January, 2023

2022

1st SAMA-SAFOAM↗ Joint Workshop on Monsoon 2022: Impact of Monsoon Variability on Agriculture

3 December, 2022

1st Advisory Panel Meeting on SAMA-SRMIST Lecture series

29 October, 2022

1st joint seminar/ webinar in Hybrid mode organized by SAMA, SOHAM, CDHM/ TU, KCRE on AsiaPEX-SA by Toru Terao

3 September, 2022

2nd SAMA-SALNet joint webinar on “Role of Atmospheric and Climatic parameters in lightning frequency” by Ronald L. Holle

27 August, 2022

3rd Foundation Day online celebration of SAMA; Popular talk on “Indian Endeavours in Polar Regions” by Dr. Rasik Ravindra. Results of quiz competition, Prize distribution, interaction with the winner students.

3 August, 2022

1st Physical meeting with the members of SAMA (Nepal) organized at Kathmandu

23 July, 2022

International Lightning Day commemoration jointly with SALNet↗ and SAMA

28 June, 2022

2nd Meeting of the NWP Committee of SAMA

25 June, 2022

World Environment Day commemoration jointly with IDCF and GRC India

6 June, 2022

1st Meeting of the Satellite Meteorology Committee of SAMA

4th June, 2022

1st Meeting of the Numerical Weather Prediction (NWP) Committee of SAMA

14th May, 2022

1st Meeting of the Executive Council of SAMA

7th May, 2022

3rd General Body Meeting (GBM) for the formation of the 1st Executive Council of SAMA including President, Vice Presidents, General Secretary, Treasurer and Council Members

10 April, 2022

4th Advisory Committee meeting

3 April, 2022

World Meteorological Day Celebration

27 March 2022

1st Meeting of the Education & Outreach Committees of SAMA

20 March, 2022

SAMA registered as a non-profit Scientific society with ROC, Delhi

7 March, 2022

Quiz competition organised on Climate Science for students of class 9-12

22 February – 25 March, 2022

Webinars on the works of the Nobel Laureates Prof. Syukuro Manabe and Klaus Hasselmann

28 February, 2022

Registration of SAMA Filed

16 February, 2022

2021

Representation of SAMA at IFMS (International Federation of Meteorological Societies)

17 November, 2021

2nd General Body Meeting (GBM)

30 October, 2021

1st Meeting of the Students Members of SAMA with Executive Support Team

2 October, 2021

Constitution of Scientific Committees of SAMA

18 September, 2021

3rd Advisory Council Meeting

18 September, 2021

Webinar on Asian Precipitation Experiment (AsiaPEX)

4 September, 2021

1st Newsletter of SAMA released

3 August, 2021

Logo of SAMA approved

3 August, 2021

1st Foundation Day Celebration

3 August, 2021

Webinar on Restoration of Himalayan Ecosystem

17 July, 2021

Twitter handle of SAMA Launched Link Here

6 June, 2021

Website of SAMA Launched

6 June, 2021

SAMA along with IMS↗ and SAHHIN↗ jointly organized a Webinar on Heatwaves

6 June, 2021

SAMA organized a webinar on "Lightning Resilient South Asia" on 22nd April 2021 on the occasion of Earth Day.

22 April 2021

Constitution of SAMA Finalised

7 April, 2021

World Meteorological Day Celebration

23 March, 2021

2nd Advisory Council Meeting

14 February, 2021

2020

Online workshop on Atmospheric observation and Weather Monitoring Techniques

SAMA and SRM IST jointly organized One day Online Workshop on Atmospheric Observations and Weather Monitoring Techniques. Around 300 participants from 21 countries have participated in the workshop.

12 December, 2020

Webinar on Monsoon forecast vs South Asian Climate Outlook Forum (SASCOF)

SAMA in collaboration with IMS and IMD, organized one day webinar on Monsoon 2020 versus SASCOF forecasts on 7th Nov 2020. Member countries have presented the monsoon and its predictions in comparison with SASCOF.

7 November, 2020

World Ozone Day celebration including quiz contest for students of class 8-12.

SAMA joined with IMD, Vigyan Prasar and IMS to celebrate the World Ozone Day on 16th Sep 2020. A flyer was circulated pertaining the information on the importance of ozone and the significance of world ozone day. An online quiz was organized for the students of South Asian countries wherein 22,000 number of students appeared for the quiz and secured the participation certificates. Merit certificates were awarded to the students who got more than 65% of the quiz score. An online seminar was organized and Dr. V. K. Soni, Scientist F, IMD↗ delivered the talk.

16 September, 2020

YouTube Channel of SAMA created Link Here

10 September, 2020

Facebook of SAMA launched Link Here

3 September, 2020

1st Advisory Committee meeting

26 August,2020

Establishment of South Asian Meteorological Association

3 August, 2020

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World Meteorological Day 2025

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SAMA Report on Lecture Series

Meteorology Lecture Series Achieves Phenomenal Success

National Meteorological Olympiad

Historic Inauguration of the First Meteorology & Climate Sciences Olympiad

The South Asian Meteorological Association (SAMA), in a pioneering initiative alongside IMD, IMS, VIBHA, and VVM, is proud to announce the successful launch of the world's first Olympiad in Meteorology & Climate Sciences. This landmark event was held in honor of the 150th anniversary of the India Meteorological Department (IMD), celebrating a century and a half of meteorological advancements and education.The Olympiad drew an impressive participation from around 15,000 eager students across every state and union territory in India, encompassing grades 8, 9, and 11. This pioneering event aimed to inspire and challenge the young minds interested in the fields of meteorology and climate sciences.After a rigorous first round of examinations, the top three winners from each class in every state and union territory were invited to Delhi for a more challenging second-level exam. These students were accompanied by their teachers or guardians, emphasizing the collaborative spirit of learning and discovery.The climax of this event coincided with the grand 150th year celebrations of IMD at Bharat Mandapam on January 14, 2025. Here, the top three national, state, and union territory level winners were honored with cash prizes and certificates in the presence of distinguished guests. The Honourable Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, graced the event, interacting with the winners and blessing their future endeavors. Further commendations came from the Home Minister of India, Shree Amit Shah, and the Minister of Science & Technology, Shree Jitendra Singh, who both praised the excellent conduct of the Olympiad.The ceremony also saw the presence of Dr. M. Ravichandran, Secretary, Ministry of Earth Sciences, Dr. M. Mohapatra, Director General of IMD, and AVM (Retd) Prof. Ajit Tyagi, President of SAMA, who personally awarded prizes and certificates to the winners.While international Olympiads have been held in subjects like Physics and Mathematics, this was the first to focus on Meteorology & Climate Sciences. As a pilot project in India, it has set a precedent, and SAMA envisions making this an annual event, expanding it to include all member countries and potentially reaching beyond South Asia.We invite you to view the full video of the 150th Foundation Day Celebrations of IMD, featuring speeches by Prime Minister Modi ji and the Secretary General of WMO, Prof. Celeste Saulo. Click here for the full video.Together, let's continue to inspire and educate the next generation of scientists who will lead the way in understanding and combating climate challenges.

Learn More at the National Meteorological Olympiad Website

Glimpses of the National Meteorological Olympiad Prize Distribution Ceremony at IMD, New Delhi, India

Honorable Prime Minister of India Sri Narendra Modi with Champions of National Meteorological Olympiad and Dignitaries

SAMA Constitution and Brcohure

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Knowledge Partners

Uniting Expertise for Weather and Climate Innovation

SAMA collaborates with a diverse array of institutions, referred to as our knowledge partners. These partnerships are central to our capacity-building efforts and collaboration to spread knowledge on weather and meteorology. Together, we have conducted a variety of activities including webinars, invited talks, workshops, seminars, and lecture series, all aimed at enhancing meteorological understanding and practices across the region.

1. ICIMODThe International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development is dedicated to transforming the ecologically critical and fragile Hindu Kush Himalaya region into a greener, more inclusive, and climate-resilient area, benefiting its diverse species and nearly two billion people reliant on its resources.

2. RIMESThe Regional Integrated Multi-Hazard Early Warning System (RIMES) is an intergovernmental body, developed post-2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, focusing on strengthening early warning capabilities within a multi-hazard framework across Africa, Asia, and the Pacific.

3. NAM S&T CenterThe Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), initiated at the 1961 Belgrade Summit and inspired by the 1955 Bandung Conference, champions the political and economic interests of developing countries, promoting sovereignty, peace, and global cooperation without major power bloc alignments. It actively supports the decolonization process and global peace, and fosters scientific collaboration among member countries by establishing links between national and regional S&T centers, acting as a clearinghouse for technological capabilities, maintaining a registry of experts, and stimulating joint R&D, seminars, workshops, and training programs.

4. SASEANEESouth and Southeast Asia Network for Environmental Education is a partnership of international collaborators committed to advancing environmental literacy and promoting sustainable practices throughout South and Southeast Asia.

5. SAFOAMThe South Asian Forum on Agricultural Meteorology (SAFOAM) aims to enhance regional collaboration in agrometeorological advisory services across South Asia. Key objectives include improving agro-meteorological information sharing, enhancing forecasting skills for high-impact weather events in agriculture, developing decision support tools, delivering user-oriented services to farmers, and addressing common implementation challenges.

6. SALNetSouth Asian Lightning Network (SALNet) is a non-profit earning organization devoted to lightning safety and protection in South Asia. It provides an education, research, advisory, and service platform to all interested persons and institutes in the region.

7. SAHHINSouth Asia Heat Health Information Network (SAHHIN) is a part of the program of Integrated Research and Action for Development (IRADe) which is focussed on heat related issues. IRADe was designated as a Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Urban Development and Climate Change in 2008 by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India.

8. SRMISTSRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST), previously known as SRM University, is a private deemed university situated in Kattankulathur, Chengalpattu, near Chennai, in the state of Tamil Nadu, India.

9. CDACThe Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) is a premier research and development organization under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India. It specializes in a wide range of advanced computing and technology areas, aiming to develop and disseminate world-class solutions for complex IT challenges. C-DAC's initiatives cover diverse fields such as High Performance Computing, Strategic Electronics, Multilingual & Heritage Computing, Cyber Security & Forensics, Quantum Computing, Health Informatics, and Education & Training. With a strong emphasis on national technological advancements, C-DAC continues to innovate and contribute to various sectors, promoting the use of advanced computing to solve contemporary problems and enhance the quality of life in India.

10. BIT MesraBirla Institute of Technology, Mesra is a government funded technical institute situated at Ranchi, Jharkhand, India.

11. ACARR (CUSAT)The Advanced Centre for Atmospheric Radar Research (ACARR) at Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) focuses on leading-edge research in atmospheric sciences within the tropical monsoon region. It aims to enhance observational and modeling capabilities in the troposphere and stratosphere to improve predictions of the Indian monsoon system. ACARR provides cutting-edge monitoring technologies, including radar, LIDAR, SODAR, GPS sonde, and integrated sounding systems, to enable Indian scientists to gather detailed atmospheric data crucial for research and numerical weather prediction techniques.

12. Department of Meteorology, Dhaka UniversityThe Department of Meteorology at the University of Dhaka, established on July 17, 2016, within the Faculty of Earth and Environmental Sciences, aims to develop skilled meteorologists through robust education and research facilities. This initiative addresses Bangladesh's urgent need for advanced meteorological services to combat climate vulnerabilities and enhance disaster preparedness.

13. CDHM,Tribhuvan UniversityThe Central Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (CDHM) at Tribhuvan University, established in 1987, stands as a pivotal educational and research institution in Nepal, offering advanced studies in Meteorology and Hydrology. The department is dedicated to producing skilled professionals and conducting cutting-edge research in atmospheric and hydrospheric sciences to address Nepal’s unique environmental challenges and support sustainable development.

14. SPPUEstablished on February 10, 1949, Savitribai Phule Pune University, known as the 'Oxford of the East,' is a premier institution located in northwest Pune. Spanning 411 acres with 46 academic departments, it offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs. The university is a hub for international students, featuring excellent facilities, extensive libraries, various scholarships, and regular seminars and conferences.

15. NAOMIThe National Oceanographic and Maritime Institute (NOAMI) was founded in late 1978 by a group of marine science enthusiasts in Bangladesh. Its mission is to advance education and training in oceanographic sciences. NOAMI aims to build and share a comprehensive knowledge base to inform the public and aid decision-makers, enhancing understanding and management of oceanic and maritime issues.

16. FERCCFoundation for Education and Research for Climate Change (FERCC) is a Charity organization established by Prof.S.K. Dash and Prof. D.V. Bhaskar Rao, renounded meteorologists from India. The aim of the organization is promoting climate education for young learners.

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